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International Guests

The following links provide information for international visitors and for departments hosting international guests. These links explain the proper payment and tax withholding for non-US citizens as well as the required credentials to enter or travel within the United States.

Tax Compliance Requirements - provides information about payments made to international visitors, which are generally subject to US tax withholding.

Vanderbilt Export Compliance - provides export compliance best practices to follow while hosting foreign visitors.

Depending on the visitor´s type of VISA, contact either ISSS or Vanderbilt International Services (see below):
  • International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) - fosters the education and development of non-immigrant students and scholars to enable them to achieve their academic and professional goals and objectives. ISSS provides advice, counseling, and advocacy regarding immigration, cross-cultural, and personal matters.
  • Vanderbilt International Services - Provides business, employment and family immigration to Vanderbilt's international employees and business visitors. Contact

Vanderbilt International Tax Office - is responsible for ensuring Vanderbilt University's tax compliance with US tax regulations pertain to international visitors, students, scholars or employees. Contact